History-making Ledecky wins fourth Olympic 800m freestyle gold

American swimmer Katie Ledecky won her fourth consecutive Olympic gold in the 800m freestyle, finishing in 8:11.04. This victory marks her ninth Olympic gold medal, tying the record for most golds won by a female athlete. Ledecky beat Australia’s Ariarne Titmus and USA’s Paige Madden for the win. With this achievement, Ledecky cements her status as one of the greatest distance swimmers in history, having dominated the sport for over a decade. AFP